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UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

A number of smaller pig producers won't have their contracts renewed by Sofina Foods.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

UFU seeks clarity from Sofina on pig kill

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Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

NEWS 12 May 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

NEWS 10 May 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

NEWS 6 May 2026

Cattle kill down 15% in 2026

Cattle kill down 15% in 2026

Cattle kill down 15% in 2026

NEWS 28 April 2026

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Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 26 March 2026

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

African swine fever in Spain: industry growth meets emerging disease risk

Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig and poultry specialist, discusses the implications of African swine fever for the EU pigmeat trade.

PIGS 26 March 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Offaly pig farmer moves to 24m dribble bar for top-dressing cereals

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with pig and tillage farmer Mattie Moore, to see why he moved to a 24m Vogelsang BackPac umbilical dribble bar system for top dressing his spring and winter cereals.

FARM MACHINERY 26 March 2026

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Hannah Ryan, Ballylooby and Araglin, Co Tipperary

Hailing from Tipperary, Hannah Ryan has always had a grá for pigs and is a member of the Irish Pig Health Society and the IFA pig committee.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Cattle herd down almost 4%

Cattle herd down almost 4%

The area in Ireland that was under cereals increased by 4.9% (13,000ha) reaching a total of 274,900ha in June 2025 compared with June 2024.

NEWS 26 March 2026

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

Cattle kill down over 19% year on year

The overall decline in cattle slaughtered in the first two months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 was 19.1%.

NEWS 26 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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